Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This soup features the rich flavors of Italian sausage, creamy Parmesan cheese, and tender spinach, all simmered together in a delicious broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Broth and Seasonings:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Creamy Finish:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook the sausage until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Simmer: Pour in broth and tomatoes, add seasonings, and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender.
- Finish Soup: Reduce heat, stir in cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Soup thickens as it sits, add more broth when reheating.
- Kale can be substituted for spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
